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ISA Certified Arborist

Location: Christiansburg, VA
Salary:

Qualifications

• ISA certified or eligible for certification.
• Knowledge of removing, pruning, and planting trees.
• Able to climb trees and operate bucket truck, chip truck, and chipper.
• Able to perform supervisory role.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work with sales representative(s), management and work crews to maintain a cost efficient, professional operation.

Responsibilities
• Operations:
-Coordinates crew makeup, equipment, tools and supplies in such a way as to complete all jobs efficiently, correctly and profitably.
-Keeps representative informed of all changes in status of crewmembers or equipment.
-Establishes and monitors systems to insure proper maintenance and cleanliness of all equipment and facilities.
-Responsible for the prompt dispatch of crews and other labor-related cost savings.

• Safety:
-Knows all company safety regulations, teaches them to all crewmembers and insists on 100% compliance.
-Instructs employees how to operate all equipment and use materials safely.
-Knows basic first aid procedures and insures that first aid equipment is on the job at all times.
-Fills out accident reports promptly and completely when needed and investigates cause(s) of accidents.

• Personnel:
-Responsible to maintain good morale and handles basic grievances.

• Efficiency and Cost Control:
-Studies and determines most efficient way to handle each job, taking into account such factors as location, season, crew availability, equipment, materials, etc.
-Knows how to use and transport materials and chemicals to avoid waste, loss and hazards.
-Controls productivity of each crew member and utilizes each tool and piece of equipment to its fullest.
-Keeps non-chargeable hours and overtime to a minimum.

• Equipment, Materials and Supplies:
-Assure there are sufficient, appropriate materials and equipment to do the job.
-Is accountable for all tools, equipment, safety devices, materials and supplies.
-Stores equipment and material safely each night to avoid loss by theft, vandalism, etc.
-Knows operating condition of all equipment and recommends and schedules replacement or maintenance in time to avoid a breakdown.
-Knows proper and complete operation of each piece of equipment, sees that the crew uses the right equipment for each job.

• Image:
-Conducts himself and his crews properly in order to make a good impression on clients and prospective clients, the general public and others who observe the crews on the job or traveling to and from the job site. This includes personal and equipment cleanliness, not littering, controlling profanity and being courteous to the public.
-Possesses pride of workmanship and instills it in his/her crew.
-Speaks positively about the work, the client and the company. All problems shall be discussed with management in confidence.

Please note this is a seasonal position. Candidate should be able to work full time hours through end of summer. Possible job extension into fall and winter.

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